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By Natasha SingerNEW YORK: It was the pale green and pink striped bikini that did it.When Sandra Cornier, a mother of two from Brooklyn, New York, looked at a recent photo of herself taken at the beach, she was not pleased with what she saw. She had been nursing her son for 11 months, and now she could barely fill out her bathing suit top.She made a decision: She would have breast implant surgery, and right away, because she wanted to be cozy in her favorite bikini by the end of the summer. She did not have the cash available, but she .... More »

OAK BROOK, Ill. -- New research from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Mo. indicates that endoscopic balloon dilation is a safe and effective method in treating gastrojejunal anastomotic strictures (a narrowing of the opening made between the surgically created gastric pouch and the small intestine), a relatively frequent postoperative complication of gastric bypass surgery. The study, published in the August issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the monthly peer- reviewed scientific journal of the American Soc .... More »

Interested in getting your teeth whiter? You're not alone.The number of teeth-bleaching procedures performed in dentists' offices has increased by more than 300 percent in the past five years, reports the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. But while in-office treatment can get your teeth up to 10 shades whiter, it can also set you back as much as $800. Over-the-counter kits promise to lighten for a whole lot less - but which ones really deliver?To find out, the Good Housekeeping Research Institute teamed up with New York City den .... More »

LondonTwo-time Oscar winner Jodie Foster says she will never opt for plastic surgery because she wants people to compliment her on her less than perfect features than a less than perfect surgery.Foster is 44 years old and a mother of two. She is keen to always remain proud of her features, reports contactmusic.comShe said: 'It's not my thing. I don't have anything against it for other people. Whatever they want to do, I'm fine with it. For me, it's really a self-image thing.'Like, I'd rather have somebody go, 'Wow, that girl has a bad .... More »

By NATASHA SINGERIT was the pale green and pink striped bikini that did it.When Sandra Cornier, a mother of two from Brooklyn, looked at a recent photo of herself taken at Manhattan Beach, N.Y., she didn't like what she saw. She had been nursing her son for 11 months, and now she could barely fill out the bathing suit top.She made a decision: She would have breast implant surgery, and right away, because she wanted to be cozy in her favorite bikini by the end of the summer. She did not have the cash available, but she was willing to b .... More »

By TAMMY JOYNERMaking eye contact and looking fit and rested is important when you're selling cars and trucks, says industry veteran Gary Griffin."When you go in front of people, you don't want to look worn out," says Griffin, fleet manager at Steve Rayman Chevrolet in Smyrna.Three days after Christmas last year, Griffin, 57, underwent cosmetic eyelid surgery. Eight months earlier, he had liposuction around his waist to get a firmer look.Cosmetic surgery was once the domain of Hollywood starlets and Park Avenue socialites, but now Ame .... More »

Freedom to Patients & Clients in Getting the Best, Integrated, Safe Medical Aesthetics OfferingWASHINGTON -- Hela, Washington DC's celebrated boutique medical spa, and Ivy Plastic Surgery, a leading aesthetic surgery group, today announced a partnership that will benefit patients and clients with an integrated plastic surgery and medical spa offering.Clients enjoying medical spa services increasingly are interested in plastic surgery procedures, and plastic surgery patients often seek regular medical spa services. Being able to find b .... More »

The U.S. Department of Defense is cracking down on troops, especially female ones, that get plastic surgery without permission from their commanding officer. This is a new problem, and it's all about money. The all-volunteer military in the United States has to pay people competitive (with civilian jobs) wages. So the troops have more money, and plastic surgery has become cheaper. But this stuff, in most cases, is considered "elective" (voluntary) and the troops pay for it themselves. This permission rule is, or usually has been, igno .... More »

The Medical Council has delayed issuing its guidelines on who should be allowed to perform cosmetic surgery to hear more submissions.The council will now meet with representatives of general practitioners, and two doctors representing cosmetic medicine bodies to discuss their concerns, NZ Doctor reported.Hastings GP Paul Weaver, who will make a submission on behalf of the Australasian College of Cosmetic Medicine, has said the college is concerned the draft guidelines do not specify whether GPs can continue to perform cosmetic procedu .... More »

LAS VEGAS, NV -- DAL International Ltd. announces the appointment of Dr. Stephen J. McColgan as Director of its Medical Advisory Board on Weight Loss.Dr. McColgan sports an impressive resume and is considered an expert in various weight loss surgeries. He has practiced medicine for 20 years and has held the position of Chairman of the Department of Surgery for Bellflower Medical Center for the past 10 years. He received his medical degree from the Boston University School of Medicine and an MBA from the University of California, Irvin .... More »

Anthem cites performance, patient follow-upPORTSMOUTH - Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in New Hampshire has named Portsmouth Regional Hospital a Blue Distinction Center for bariatric surgery for providing care for people undergoing weight loss surgery."Portsmouth was selected after a comprehensive evaluation of the hospital's clinical data and performance measures for bariatric surgery," said Elizabeth Malko, doctor and medical director at Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in New Hampshire. "To be designated as a Blue Distinction C .... More »

Agency denied procedure despite doctors' urging, Del. justices sayBy ESTEBAN PARRAThe Delaware Department of Health and Social Services erred when it required a Medicaid patient to lose weight before approving her breast reduction surgery, the Delaware Supreme Court ruled.The court said DHSS failed to consider all of the evidence in Kandase Urban's case as well as the opinions of both of Urban's treating physicians. Justices returned the case to Superior Court, which had sided with the state agency, to enter an order in compliance wit .... More »

The Belgravia Centre introduces HairlossANSWERS. HairlossANSWERS gives people experiencing hair loss the opportunity to ask their questions and receive a response from a hair loss expert.50% of people suffer from hair loss and with the vast number of treatments and so called "miracle cures" available on the internet it's difficult to know what can actually be done to solve the problem! HairlossANSWERS gives hair loss sufferers of all ages and stages of hair loss a comprehensive, accurate and impartial resource to help them find the be .... More »

By Felicity HetheringtonMORE than half of Australians are thinking about going under the knife or having their face injected with chemicals to look better.A survey of 2211 people by NEWS.com.au and research company CoreData found 60.8 per cent of respondents have thought about having plastic surgery while 58.5 per cent have considered non-surgical procedures such as wrinkle treatments and laser hair removal.Special treatFeelings of self-worth and confidence are the biggest drivers of cosmetic surgery and non-surgical treatments, with .... More »

Does hair loss affect the way you mingle with other people? Are you starting to feel unattractive because of your hair loss?Yes, there are thousands of people who are suffering from hair loss? Are you one of those who are suffering from hair loss or baldness? There are plenty of treatments that are available for anyone who are suffering from baldness. There are heaps of natural hair loss treatments which are popular and most people prefer to use it than prescribed medications. Since prescribed medications can give possible risks of si .... More »